June 28, 2012 — The food sweetener erythritol may be more effective against caries than its chemical cousin xylitol, researchers reported at the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) ...

Spry Kids oral care products are formulated with xylitol for children’s daily routines AMERICAN FORK, UT, UNITED ...

In addition to having a bactericidal effect, xylitol may also have a direct action against infection by inhibiting bacterial adhesion to the mucosal surface. 8 Saline nasal rinses containing xylitol ...

While there is no shortage of enthusiasm for xylitol in some sectors of dentistry, others are still skeptical of its usefulness in preventing caries or improving oral health. A secondary analysis of a ...

(Q) My niece is seven. She recently had two fillings and is constantly getting ear infections. I've heard that xylitol may help her, but isn't this an artificial sweetener? (A) I don't recommend ...

(Reuters Health) – There is little evidence to support claims that a popular sweetener reduces the likelihood of cavities on its own, according to a new analysis of past research. There was some ...

Most dental professionals believe xylitol chewing gum prevents caries in children and adolescents. But according to a new literature review, it's not clear whether it works better than other forms of ...

Xylitol is a natural sweetener that can be found in a wide range of everyday products including sugar–free chewing gum, toothpaste, gels, lozenges and sweets. A new research from the University of ...

MANILA, Philippines - Dental health gum brand Lotte Xylitol and the Philippine Dental Association (PDA) Committee on Dental Public Health, the country’s premier organization of dental practitioners, ...

Xylitol can be used to improve dental and upper respiratory health. Xylitol is a primary sugar alcohol that can be used to help various dental problems as well as upper respiratory and ear infections.